Our mission

Generation after generation becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

We're not just concerned with reaching this generation. We want to build a lasting legacy, so that a hundred years from now many generations will still be hearing the message of Jesus.

An older couple walking into church together

Since 1893

Part of Northwest Indiana for more than 130 years.

First Church was the second church ever started in DeMotte. When we say we're thinking about the next hundred years, it's because we've already lived the last hundred and thirty, one generation passing faith to the next.

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Core values

Five things that shape everything we do

01

Rescued people rescue people.Matthew 28:18-20

The harvest is plentiful, and in it are people we love deeply. That looks like inviting others to church, building relationships with people far from God, and learning to share our faith.

02

Saved people serve people.1 Peter 4:10

The world won't be reached by a screaming church, but by a serving church. That looks like volunteering on a church team or serving in one of our missions.

03

Growing people change.Psalm 139:23-24

We won't stop asking God to make us more like Jesus and to show us where we fall short, so we can repent and move forward in our walk with Him.

04

People need other people.Hebrews 10:24-25

Christianity isn't a solo sport. "One another" appears over 40 times in the New Testament. That looks like joining a small group or a service team.

05

Grace leads to generosity.Malachi 3:6-12

We've seen God bless our church and others through the generosity of people, and we know the best is yet to come.

What we believe

First Church believes

GodGod is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. There is one God in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, each fully God.Genesis 1:1, 26-27 · Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 13:14
JesusJesus Christ is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life, died on a cross for our sins, rose on the third day, ascended to heaven and will return again.John 1:1-5 · 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Acts 1:9-11
The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit lives in every believer from the moment of salvation, giving power for living, understanding of truth and guidance in doing what is right.John 14:16-17 · Acts 1:8 · Galatians 5:25
The BibleThe Bible is God's Word, written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the ultimate source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.2 Timothy 3:16-17 · 2 Peter 1:20-21
PeopleWe are made in the image of God to have fellowship with Him, but sin separates us from God, and we can't make it right through our own efforts.Genesis 1:27 · Romans 3:23 · Isaiah 59:1-2
EternityYou were created to exist forever, either separated from God because of sin or in union with God through His forgiveness and salvation.John 3:16 · Romans 6:23 · 1 John 2:25